A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Manhattan College are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 31% more male students than female students enrolled at Manhattan College with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Manhattan College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,029
|
| Women |
1,546
|
Manhattan College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
25%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192703 IPEDS survey data for Manhattan College.
Last updated February 24, 2024